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Overview |
Nazareth College | RPI | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,439 | 7,024 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $60,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $60,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,620 | $17,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,321 | $35,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,793 | $43,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 16,283 | ||
| Admitted | 2,873 | 9,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1330/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $284 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Nazareth College | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (7,024 students vs. 2,439 students)
Nazareth College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 55.6% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($60,360.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at RPI than Nazareth College ($60,360.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than RPI ($31,321 vs. $35,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 12.2% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($15,620 vs. $17,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 77.4% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($43,994 vs. $24,793)
Nazareth College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than RPI (58.4%)
Nazareth College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or RPI? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RPI and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Nazareth College (84% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,600 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,500)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($274 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/